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Wind power as a key to Vietnam's sustainable future?

Climate change, energy security, and economic growth

Globally, there are regional differences in the need to adapt to and combat the immediate impacts of human-induced climate change. Vietnam is particularly affected due to its long coastline. A key component of strategies to combat climate change is the transition to sustainable power generation, as this has so far caused a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable energies, especially wind energy, are crucial to reducing the negative climate impacts of power generation. "Green" electricity is increasingly demanded by international investors. But what is the status of wind energy expansion in Vietnam? What are the driving factors and where is there resistance?

Johannes Wawrzinek
December 10, 2024
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How much sun can be fed into the grid?

Challenges and opportunities of solar roof promotion in the context of Vietnam's energy transformation

Vietnam is one of the five countries most affected by climate change worldwide. At the same time, the energy demands of the high-consuming middle class are growing day by day. Vietnam wants to be climate-neutral by 2050. For that its industry needs to become greener, for which large-scale solar parks have been built to satisfy the new hunger for energy. But the solar boom appears to have exhausted itself. Now the focus is on non-commercial solutions: small systems on the roofs of households and offices. What opportunities does solar roof funding offer, and can we expect new impulses from it?

Peter Mayer
August 13, 2024
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The German Supply Chains Act and the EU's CSDDD: Catalyst or Brake?

An analysis of the implementation and impact of the LkSG and the CSDDD on the Vietnamese economy

Since the beginning of the “China+1” policy, Vietnam has played a key role in the ASEAN region. Vietnam, which has enjoyed unparalleled economic growth of an average of 6-8% for three decades, is particularly interesting for foreign direct investment. German companies want to invest in the with the objective of diversification. Since January 2023 at the latest, with the introduction of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and now the most recent EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), it is no longer just the economic attractiveness of a country that matters. Rather, binding commitments to compliance with human rights, social standards and environmental protection play a central role for companies. Can the Vietnamese economy meet these requirements?

Marina von Borstel, Florian C. Feyerabend
December 20, 2023
Country reports
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South Korea and Vietnam

A comprehensive strategic partnership

An overview of the cooperation between South Korea and Vietnam - from from economy to security policy to culture

Florian Feyerabend, Duc Huy Nguyen
September 19, 2023
Country reports
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The Sky is No Limit!?

The space and satellite program of Vietnam

10 years ago, Vietnam's first earth observation satellite VNREDSAT-1 was launched into orbit with French-European support - a milestone for the emerging Southeast Asian country

Ton Anthony Tran, Florian C. Feyerabend
May 25, 2023
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Inklusion von Menschen mit Behinderung in Vietnam

Inklusion weltweit – Aktueller Stand aus Vietnam

Menschen mit Behinderung haben in Vietnam mit zahlreichen Problemen zu kämpfen. Nicht nur durch fehlende Mobilität in Großstädten, deren Infrastrukturen oftmals nicht auf ihre Bedürfnisse ausgerichtet sind; sie erhalten dazu kaum Hilfe vom Staat. Neben finanziellen Existenzängsten müssen Menschen mit Behinderung in Vietnam so auch einen erschwerten Zugang zu Bildung beklagen. Circa 7% der Bevölkerung in Vietnam sind betroffen, sie leiden mitunter an den Spätfolgen des chemischen Entlaubungsmittels Agent Orange, eingesetzt von der US-Armee während des Vietnamkriegs. Für die KAS ist es wichtig, diese Situation zu thematisieren und dazu beizutragen, ein gleichberechtigtes Umfeld in Vietnam zu schaffen.

Niklas Beke-Bramkamp
April 18, 2023
Country reports with a difference
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The Sino-Vietnamese Border Conflict

A Forgotten War?

A review of the ten-year border conflict (1979 to 1989) between China and Vietnam and the culture of remembrance as a reflection of bilateral relations

Niklas Beke-Bramkamp, Florian C. Feyerabend
March 30, 2023
Country reports

Neutralität durch „Bamboo Diplomacy“?

Vietnams Drahtseilakt vor dem Hintergrund des Krieges in der Ukraine

Der am 24. Februar 2022 mit dem Überfall auf die Ukraine begonnene völkerrechtswidrige Angriffskrieg Russlands leitete eine Zeitenwende ein. Solidaritätsbekundungen (auch in Form westlicher Waffenlieferungen) für die Ukraine, scharfe Verurteilungen der russischen Aggressionen in der internationalen Medienberichterstattung, harte Sanktionen durch eine Allianz globaler Partner waren die logische Konsequenz. Auch in der Generalversammlung der Vereinten Nationen galt es für Staaten der Weltgemeinschaft mehrfach klar Stellung zu beziehen. Doch Vietnam hat genau darauf bisher weitgehend verzichtet: Bei der Resolution ES-11/1 der UN-Generalversammlung am 2. März zur Missbilligung des russischen Einmarsches in die Ukraine und zur Nicht-Anerkennung eventueller territorialer Änderungen infolge der Invasion enthielt sich Vietnam als eines von 35 Ländern. Auch bei der Resolution ES-11/4 am 12. Oktober zur Zurückweisung der illegalen Referenden und der völkerrechtswidrigen Annexion von vier ukrainischen Oblasten durch Russland vermied es Vietnam Farbe zu bekennen. Aber kann eine Enthaltung tatsächlich als Nicht-Positionierung gewertet werden? Und wieso tut sich Hanoi so schwer, eine klare Haltung gegenüber Moskau zu beziehen?

Florian C. Feyerabend, Lara Morlang
November 2, 2022
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The Smiling Dragon – China’s Soft Power in Southeast Asia

China’s Soft Power in Southeast Asia – Implications for Germany and the EU

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Dr. Céline-Agathe Caro
July 19, 2022
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Strategic Relations Between the US and Vietnam

How One-Time Rivals Virtually Became Best Friends in Light of the Rise of China

In late August 2021, Kamala Harris was the first US Vice President to visit the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi since establishing diplomatic relations with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 26 years ago. That her first trip to Asia after assuming office led her, besides Singapore, to Vietnam of all places, reflects the Southeast Asian state’s strategic importance for Washington. Hanoi, too, is aware of the significance attached to this “comprehensive partnership”. Yet they (still) refrain from calling it ‘strategic’ – a semantic consideration for their big neighbour to the North.

Florian C. Feyerabend
August 31, 2021
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